Ezra Chapter 7 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

During whose reign did Ezra come to Jerusalem from Babylon?

Artaxerxes king of Persia (correct)

Darius king of Persia

Xerxes king of Persia

Cyrus king of Persia

Who was the father, grandfather, and great-grandfather of Ezra?

Seraiah, Azariah, Hilkiah

List the genealogy of Ezra through Ahitub.

Ezra, Seraiah, Azariah, Hilkiah, Shallum, Zadok, Ahitub

List the genealogy of Ezra through Meraioth, starting with Ezra.

Ezra, Seraiah, Azariah, Hilkiah, Shallum, Zadok, Ahitub, Amariah, Azariah, Meraioth Signup and view all the answers

List the genealogy of Ezra through Bukki.

Ezra, Seraiah, Azariah, Hilkiah, Shallum, Zadok, Ahitub, Amariah, Azariah, Meraioth, Zerahiah, Uzzi, Bukki Signup and view all the answers

List the genealogy of Ezra through Aaron the chief priest.

Ezra, Seraiah, Azariah, Hilkiah, Shallum, Zadok, Ahitub, Amariah, Azariah, Meraioth, Zerahiah, Uzzi, Bukki, Abishua, Phinehas, Eleazar, Aaron Signup and view all the answers

What was Aaron's title?

the chief priest Signup and view all the answers

What was Ezra's talent and profession?

he was a skilled scribe in the Law of Moses Signup and view all the answers

Why did Ezra think the king was granting him his request to go to Jerusalem?

the hand of the Lord his God was on him Signup and view all the answers

Who went to Jerusalem with Ezra, in addition to the children of Israel, the priests, the Levites, the singers, and the gatekeepers?

the Nethinim Signup and view all the answers

How long did it take for Ezra to get from Babylon to Jerusalem?

the first day of the first month to the first day of the fifth month Signup and view all the answers

In what year of King Artaxerxes did Ezra and a group of people go to Jerusalem from Babylon?

seventh year Signup and view all the answers

To what did Ezra credit his journey from Babylon to Jerusalem being so well?

the good hand of his God upon him Signup and view all the answers

Name the six types of people who went to Jerusalem with Ezra in the seventh year of Artaxerxes.

Some of the children of Israel, the priests, the Levites, the singers, the gatekeepers, the Nethinim Signup and view all the answers

What had Ezra prepared his heart to do, in addition to teaching statutes and ordinances in Israel?

seek the Law of the Lord, and to do it Signup and view all the answers

In what month did Ezra arrive in Jerusalem, in the seventh year of King Artaxerxes?

fifth month Signup and view all the answers

What two things had Ezra prepared his heart to teach in Israel?

statutes and ordinances Signup and view all the answers

What did Ezra have from King Artaxerxes when he left for Jerusalem?

a letter Signup and view all the answers

Ezra was of what profession, in addition to being a priest, and an expert in the words of the commandments of the Lord, and of His statutes?

scribe Signup and view all the answers

Ezra was of what profession, in addition to being a priest, and a scribe?

expert in the words of the commandments of the Lord, and of His statutes to Israel Signup and view all the answers

List the three titles or job descriptions that Ezra had.

the priest, the scribe, expert in the words of the commandments of the Lord, and of His statutes to Israel Signup and view all the answers

What was Ezra's title in King Artaxerxes' letter?

the priest, a scribe of the Law of the God of heaven Signup and view all the answers

What was King Artaxerxes' salutation in the letter he wrote to Ezra?

Perfect peace, and so forth Signup and view all the answers

Whom did King Artaxerxes authorize to go with Ezra, in addition to all those of the people of Israel who would volunteer to go with him?

priests and Levites Signup and view all the answers

Who, along with the king, was sending Ezra and the people from Israel who wanted to go with him to Jerusalem?

his seven counselors Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Ezra’s Journey to Jerusalem

Ezra journeyed to Jerusalem during the reign of Artaxerxes, king of Persia.
His genealogy includes significant figures: Seraiah (father), Azariah (grandfather), and Hilkiah (great-grandfather).

Genealogical Details

Ezra's ancestry traced through Ahitub: Ezra, Seraiah, Azariah, Hilkiah, Shallum, Zadok, Ahitub.
Continuing through Meraioth: Ezra, Seraiah, Azariah, Hilkiah, Shallum, Zadok, Ahitub, Amariah, Azariah, Meraioth.
Extending through Bukki: Ezra, Seraiah, Azariah, Hilkiah, Shallum, Zadok, Ahitub, Amariah, Azariah, Meraioth, Zerahiah, Uzzi, Bukki.
Through Aaron the chief priest: Ezra, Seraiah, Azariah, Hilkiah, Shallum, Zadok, Ahitub, Amariah, Azariah, Meraioth, Zerahiah, Uzzi, Bukki, Abishua, Phinehas, Eleazar, Aaron.

Ezra's Qualifications and Call

Ezra was a skilled scribe knowledgeable in the Law of Moses.
He believed he received favorable treatment from Artaxerxes due to the hand of God upon him.

Companions on the Journey

Ezra was accompanied to Jerusalem by a diverse group: children of Israel, priests, Levites, singers, gatekeepers, and the Nethinim.
The journey was completed in four months, from the first day of the first month to the first day of the fifth month.

Religious and Professional Duties

Ezra prepared his heart to seek the Law of the Lord and to teach statutes and ordinances to Israel.
He arrived in Jerusalem in the fifth month of Artaxerxes' seventh year.

Royal Support and Credentials

Ezra received a letter from King Artaxerxes, formalizing and supporting his mission.
His titles included: priest, scribe, and expert in the commands and statutes of the Lord.
In the letter, Ezra is referred to as "the priest, a scribe of the Law of the God of heaven."

Artaxerxes’ Approval

King Artaxerxes invited any willing Israelites, including priests and Levites, to accompany Ezra to Jerusalem.
Ezra and his companions' journey was further supported by the king's seven counselors, strengthening their purpose.

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